Ward in Monmouthshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.707, -2.943 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 34 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
The ward covers the village of Llanbadoc and the market town of Usk in Monmouthshire, Wales, sitting along the floodplain and rolling hills of the River Usk. The landscape is a mix of riverside meadows, pasture and small woodlands and the area is within easy reach of the A449 towards Newport and Cardiff, so it attracts both commuters and farmers.
Usk keeps a strong market‑town feel with a medieval castle ruin, independent shops, pubs and regular agricultural events, while Llanbadoc is a quieter village community focused on its parish church and village hall. The local economy rests on agriculture, small businesses, tourism and riverside angling, and the ward has an active local life made up of long‑standing families, newcomers and community organisations.
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